Chapter 36

"I... I didn't mean it like that." Jamie's face instantly flushed red.

She took a deep breath to steady her emotions and returned to her usual shy demeanor. Her head was lowered like an ostrich trying to bury itself in the sand. Teddy peeked out from behind. "I think something's off."

Jamie frowned. Did he not believe Lila's words?

"My idol doesn't seem like she's dating Dorian.

"They look close, but it doesn't seem like they're in a romantic relationship. Something feels off."

Jamie wanted him to stay quiet. "You've never been in a relationship. What do you know?"

"Wait, Jamie, I think you've suddenly developed a new talent for arguing. How are you insulting people with such soft words?"

Lila glanced at them and smiled. These two were quite the characters.

During dinner, Jamie grimaced from the spiciness, nearly in tears.

Meanwhile, Teddy was unaffected and asked suspiciously, "You love spicy food, right? This is just a mild spice. Why are you reacting like this?"

Jamie was left speechless.

didn't want to admit it, but the truth was she didn't love spicy food at all and didn't

Lila didn't want to be

down, sweating from the spiciness, taking small bites of food while feeling too lazy to

focused on growing taller,

ease the burn in her mouth. She also ordered a few non-spicy dishes for

glanced at her gratefully, managing to

smile. She should be the one

table, Teddy said while eating, "In a few days, we'll

finding love. Should

Jamie was stunned.

taped that silly boy's

keep quiet, and

request we buy some herbal tea to cool her down," Teddy said as he raised his

Lila chuckled. "That works."

all about belief. If

at her, her round eyes sparkling like a

a few

like the words were directed at

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